The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday morning downgraded Agaton into a Tropical Depression as it weakened while over San Pablo Bay.
Its center was last detected over the coastal waters of Tanauan, Leyte, and is moving north-northwestward slowly, according to PAGASA.
Agaton's maximum sustained winds weakened to 55 kilometers per hour near the center, while its gustiness declined to 75 kilometers per hour.
According to PAGASA, it weakened due to the frictional effects of land on its circulation. It previously made landfall over Calicoan Island in Eastern Samar at 7:30 A.M. on Sunday.
Despite this, PAGASA said that the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remains in effect over the following areas:
- Dimasalang, Masbate
- Palanas, Masbate
- Cataingan, Masbate
- Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate
- Esperanza, Masbate
- Placer, Masbate
- Cawayan, Masbate
- Eastern Samar
- Samar
- Northern Samar
- Biliran
- Leyte
- Southern Leyte
- Daanbantayan, Cebu
- San Remigio, Cebu
- Medellin, Cebu
- City of Bogo, Cebu
- Tabogon, Cebu
- Borbon, Cebu
- Sogod, Cebu
- Catmon, Cebu
- Carmen, Cebu
- Danao City, Cebu
- Compostela, Cebu
- Liloan, Cebu
- Camotes Island
- Getafe, Bohol
- Talibon, Bohol
- Bien Unido, Bohol
- Trinidad, Bohol
- Ubay, Bohol
- San Miguel, Bohol
- Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Bohol
- Mabini, Bohol
- Surigao del Norte
- Dinagat Islands
Wind signals previously raised in other areas have also been lifted, said the weather agency.
According to PAGASA, moderate to heavy rains with at times intense rains will be felt today over Eastern Visayas, Masbate, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, and the northern and central portions of Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands.
Light to moderate with at times heavy rains will be experienced over Dinagat Islands, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Quezon, and the rest of the Bicol Region, added the weather bureau.
In areas under Signal No. 1, PAGASA said strong winds and rough to very rough seas over the seaboards will be experienced there, with minimal to a minor threat to life and property expected.
PAGASA said that today until Tuesday afternoon, Agaton is expected to loop in the vicinity of the northeastern portion of Leyte and southern portions of Samar and Eastern Samar before emerging over the Philippines Sea by Tuesday evening.
It is expected to interact with Tropical Cyclone Malakas, and will likely be assimilated within its circulation by Wednesday evening.
